Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1711

"We're finally in Hebei!" Li Xiao dragged his suitcase, his face full of excitement, his voice full of excitement that he couldn't hide.

The high-speed rail station is bustling with people coming and going. The sounds of broadcasts, footsteps, and conversations are intertwined together, forming a unique city symphony.

Zhang Yuedong stretched his body, loosened his stiff muscles from sitting for so long, and agreed, "Yes, I can't wait to start our wonderful journey in Hebei."

His eyes sparkled with curiosity and anticipation, and he kept looking around, as if he wanted to see this strange yet charming place thoroughly at once.

Lin Yifei stood aside, with a faint smile on his face, quietly taking it all in. He took a deep breath, as if he wanted to inhale the unique atmosphere of this city, and said softly: "Hebei, we are here, and I really look forward to what interesting things will happen next."

The three of them followed the crowd and slowly walked out of the high-speed railway station. The sun shone on them, bringing a touch of warmth. Outside the station, there was a constant stream of traffic, with all kinds of vehicles flowing continuously.

On both sides of the street, there are tall buildings and dazzling shop signs, which show the prosperity and vitality of this city everywhere.

Li Xiao looked up at the sky and said with emotion: "I have always heard that Hebei has a long history and profound cultural heritage. Now I finally have the opportunity to experience it in person."

Zhang Yuedong nodded and said excitedly: "That's right, and there are many special foods waiting for us to taste. Just thinking about it makes people salivate." As he spoke, he licked his lips, as if he had already tasted those delicious dishes.

Lin Yifei smiled and said, "Then we have to plan our trip carefully, visit all the fun places, and eat all the delicious food."

As they were talking, a taxi slowly stopped in front of them. The driver greeted them enthusiastically, "Where are you going?"

The three of them smiled at each other and said in unison: "Let's go to the hotel first!"

After a short rest in the hotel, the three of them could not wait to start planning their first stop in Hebei - Chengde. Chengde, a city full of historical charm, is famous for its magnificent summer resort. It is like a shining pearl, inlaid in the land of Hebei, exuding a unique charm, attracting countless tourists to explore its mysteries. The three of them are full of anticipation for the upcoming trip to Chengde, and their hearts are full of curiosity and yearning for this city.

The next morning, the sun gently sprinkled on the earth, covering the entire city with a layer of golden gauze. Li Xiao, Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei arrived at the gate of the Summer Resort early. From a distance, the gate of the Summer Resort was solemn and majestic, and the red walls and yellow tiles sparkled under the sunlight. A plaque was hung above the gate, with four vigorous and powerful characters "Summer Resort" written on it, as if telling the long history of this resort.

Walking into the villa, a simple and elegant atmosphere hits you. The buildings in the palace area are well-arranged, with flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted buildings. Every detail shows the majesty and style of the royal family. Li Xiao couldn't help but sigh: "This is where the ancient emperors escaped the summer heat and handled government affairs. It's so spectacular." His eyes were full of amazement and awe, as if he had traveled through time and space and saw the scene of the emperor directing the country here.

Zhang Yuedong also nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, this architectural style is really unique. It has the grandeur of northern architecture and the exquisiteness of southern architecture." As he spoke, he carefully observed every detail of the building and marveled at the ancient people's architectural skills.

Lin Yifei was more interested in historical stories. He told everyone the history of the Mountain Resort: "The Mountain Resort was built in 1703 and took 89 years to complete, spanning the reigns of Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong. It was not only a place for the emperors to escape the summer heat, but also an important political center at the time. Many major historical events took place here." His story gave everyone a deeper understanding of the Mountain Resort and made them feel more deeply its historical weight.

The three of them strolled in the palace area, admiring the quaint buildings. They walked into the Danbo Jingcheng Hall, which is the main hall in front of the main palace. The entire building is made of nanmu and exudes a faint nanmu fragrance. Although the furnishings in the hall have gone through the baptism of time, they are still well preserved. Li Xiao gently stroked a pillar in the hall and said with emotion: "The texture of this nanmu is really good. It must have taken a lot of thought to build this palace back then." He imagined the scene of the craftsmen carefully building this palace, and his heart was full of admiration for the wisdom of the ancients.

Zhang Yuedong looked at the dragon throne in the hall and joked, "It would be nice if I could sit on it and feel what it feels like to be an emperor." His words made everyone laugh, and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed and cheerful.

After leaving the palace area, they came to the lake area. The scenery of the lake area was picturesque, with clear water and sparkling waves. The lake was dotted with lotus leaves, like small green umbrellas. The lotus flowers stood gracefully among the lotus leaves. Some were in full bloom, revealing tender yellow stamens; some were still buds, looking full and about to burst. The breeze blew, and the lotus flowers swayed gently, emitting bursts of fragrance, which made people feel relaxed and happy.

The three of them rented a small boat and drifted slowly on the lake. Li Xiao lay comfortably on the bow, feeling the gentle breeze, and said, "This feels great, as if all the troubles have been thrown away." He closed his eyes and enjoyed this quiet and beautiful time.

Zhang Yuedong picked up the oar and paddled hard, splashing white water. He smiled and said, "I'll be the boatman and take you to appreciate the beautiful scenery of this lake." His face was filled with a happy smile and full of energy.

Lin Yifei sat at the stern, admiring the surrounding scenery, and occasionally took out his camera to record the beautiful moments. He said: "Such a beautiful scenery must be photographed as a souvenir." His camera was already filled with various beautiful scenery, and each photo recorded the beautiful memories of their trip.

After a day of sightseeing, the three people's stomachs began to growl. They came to a famous local restaurant and prepared to taste the special food of Chengde. As soon as they entered the restaurant, a strong aroma hit their noses, which greatly increased their appetite.

"I heard that Chengde's mutton soup is very famous, we must try it." Li Xiao said excitedly while looking at the menu.

Soon, the steaming mutton soup was served on the table. The milky white soup exuded an alluring aroma, with a few green chopped green onions and coriander floating on it. The mutton was cut evenly, fresh and juicy. Li Xiao couldn't wait to take a sip of the soup, with a satisfied expression on his face, and exclaimed: "This soup is so delicious, the mutton has no smell at all, it's simply a delicacy on earth." As he spoke, he drank it in big gulps. Zhang Yuedong also tasted it and nodded in agreement: "It's really delicious, the soup is mellow and rich, and it warms my whole body after drinking it." He picked up a piece of mutton, savored it carefully, and praised the delicacy.

Lin Yifei ate with gusto and said, "This mutton soup really lives up to its reputation. You must try it when you come to Chengde." While eating, he also told everyone about the production process of mutton soup, allowing everyone to have a deeper understanding of this delicacy.

In addition to mutton soup, they also ordered almond tea. When the almond tea was served, it was as white as snow, sprinkled with sesame seeds and sugar osmanthus, and looked very tempting. Li Xiao gently scooped a spoonful into his mouth, and the delicate taste and unique aroma instantly spread in his mouth. He couldn't help but exclaimed: "This almond tea is so delicious, sweet and delicious, and there is a faint almond fragrance." His eyes flashed with surprise, and he loved this dessert very much.

Zhang Yuedong also tasted it and said, "Well, it's really good, with a very delicate taste, and I heard that almonds have the effect of beautifying and nourishing the skin." As he spoke, he took a few more sips, as if he wanted to keep all the deliciousness in his mouth.

Lin Yifei smiled and said, "It seems that our trip to Chengde this time is really worth it, not only because we can enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also because we can taste so many delicious foods." His face was filled with a happy smile, and he was enjoying the happiness brought by the food.

After dinner, the three of them came to a square where a local folk performance of Chengde was being held. The square was already crowded with people, and people were looking forward to the performance.

The performance began, and the first to appear was the dragon and lion dance. A huge dragon was seen tumbling up and down in the hands of the dragon dancers, sometimes winding forward, sometimes soaring into the air, as if it was about to fly into the sky. The dragon's body was made of colorful silk, and it shone brightly under the light, which was very spectacular. The dragon dancers performed skillfully and coordinated well, and their wonderful performance won rounds of applause and cheers from the audience.

"Wow, this dragon dance is so wonderful, it feels like the dragon is alive." Li Xiao shouted excitedly, staring at the dragon dance closely, afraid to miss any wonderful moment.

Zhang Yuedong also said excitedly: "Yes, the skills of these dragon dancers are really superb. They have shown the charm of the dragon." He applauded and cheered for the dragon dancers.

Lin Yifei kept using his camera to record this wonderful moment. He said, "Such a wonderful performance must be photographed and shown to my friends when I get back." The flash of his camera kept flashing, freezing every wonderful moment of the dragon dance.

Then, the lion dance performance began. The two lions jumped and rolled on the ground, sometimes playing with each other, and sometimes performing various difficult movements, such as stepping on a ball and climbing a pile. The lions' eyes were bright and their mouths opened and closed, as if they were telling something. Their performance was so vivid that people couldn't help laughing.

"This lion is so cute and the performance is so interesting." Li Xiao said with a happy smile on his face.

Zhang Yuedong was also amused by the lion's performance. He said: "These lion dancers are so amazing. They imitate the lion's expressions and movements so realistically." His laughter attracted the attention of people around him, and everyone was infected by his happiness.

Lin Yifei watched the performance and said with emotion: "These folk performances are so charming. They are not only an art form, but also an important carrier for inheriting and promoting local culture." His words resonated with everyone, and everyone had a deeper understanding of these folk performances.

After watching the folk performance, the three of them came to a specialty store. The store was filled with a variety of specialties, dazzling and dazzling.

"Wow, there are so many specialties here. We can buy some and take them back for our family and friends." Li Xiao said excitedly as he looked at the specialties in the store.

They walked around the store and found a specialty called donkey rolls. Donkey rolls are golden in color and covered with soybean flour, which looks very tempting. Li Xiao picked up a donkey roll and took a bite. The soft and glutinous texture and sweet bean paste made him praise it: "This donkey roll is so delicious, soft and glutinous, sweet but not greasy, full of bean and rice fragrance." As he spoke, he took a few more bites with a satisfied expression on his face.

Zhang Yuedong also tasted it and nodded in agreement: "It's really good, the taste is very unique, let's buy some more to take back." He picked up a few boxes of donkey rolls and put them in the shopping cart.

Lin Yifei carefully asked the clerk about the production method and storage method of donkey rolls. He said: "I want to go back and try to make it myself to see if I can make such delicious donkey rolls." His love for food made him not only satisfied with tasting it, but also wanted to learn the production method and try it himself.

In addition to donkey rolls, they also bought some other specialties of Chengde, such as almond milk, Nansha cakes, etc. The three returned to the hotel with good memories of Chengde and full of specialties.

During the day in Chengde, Li Xiao, Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei not only appreciated the magnificence of the Mountain Resort, tasted Chengde's special food, enjoyed wonderful folk performances, but also bought many specialties. The city's history, culture and customs left a deep impression on them, making them look forward to the upcoming trip to Hebei.

After spending a fulfilling and wonderful time in Chengde, Li Xiao, Zhang Yuedong and Lin Yifei were even more excited about their trip to Hebei. They packed their bags and set off for Qinhuangdao with their vision of the next stop. Along the way, the three of them looked at the ever-changing scenery outside the car window, and their hearts were full of yearning for this coastal city. They imagined the vast sea, golden beaches, and the special attractions and delicacies full of marine flavor that they were about to see, and laughter echoed in the car.

After arriving in Qinhuangdao, the three first came to the famous Shanhaiguan. From afar, the tower of Shanhaiguan stood tall and majestic. It was like a giant standing for a thousand years, quietly guarding this land and witnessing the vicissitudes of history. The flying eaves and brackets on the tower were exquisitely carved. Under the sunlight, they sparkled with golden light, as if telling the superb skills and endless wisdom of ancient craftsmen.

"Wow, this is Shanhaiguan, it's so spectacular!" Li Xiao looked up at the tower and couldn't help but exclaimed, his eyes full of shock and awe. His voice was full of excitement, as if he couldn't believe that he was finally standing in front of this historic pass.